Hiking-Logbook

Strategy Roadmap

This document aligns our vision, process, and delivery for the Hiking Logbook. It covers project structure, goals & alignment, and development roadmap.

Note: For detailed methodology information, see Project Methodology

1. Project Structure

Our structure is designed to support clarity, scalability, collaboration, and maintainability. —

frontend/

• Contains the React.js frontend application.
• All user-facing code lives here (UI components, routing, styling, state management).
• Separated from backend to:
  • Keep the UI codebase lightweight and modular.
  • Allow frontend developers to work independently.
  • Enable deployment to Firebase Hosting without including backend logic.

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backend/

• Contains the Firebase backend application (Cloud Functions, server logic, API endpoints).
• Responsible for:
  • Authentication & security (via Firebase Auth).
  • Storing data (via Firestore).
  • Providing REST APIs consumed by the frontend.
• Separation from frontend ensures:
  • Clear distinction between client-side and server-side logic.
  • Easier maintenance and scaling.
  • Supports future microservices-oriented design.

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docs/

• Dedicated space for project documentation.
• Includes:
  • A README with a table of content of all the documents in the docs file.
  • All the project documents.
• Separating documentation ensures it doesn’t clutter code folders and makes it easy for new contributors to onboard.

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Benefits of This Structure

1. Clarity → Clear separation of concerns (frontend, backend, docs, tests).
2. Scalability → Each part can grow independently .
3. Collaboration → Different team members can work in parallel without conflicts.
4. Maintainability → Easier debugging and refactoring since responsibilities are separated.
5. CI/CD Friendly → Branch rules and pipelines can run targeted checks (lint, tests, coverage) for each part.
6. This structure is flexible enough to support future growth.

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This project structure follows modern full-stack best practices and aligns with the Agile workflow and CI/CD pipelines used by the team.

2. Goals

• Deliver a fully functional Hiking Logbook web application.
• Enable users to plan, track, and share their hiking experiences seamlessly.
• Provide reliable integrations (Firebase backend, Google Maps/GPS, Weather API).
• Ensure smooth user experience through analytics, achievements, and personalization.
• Support social features to build a hiking community.

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3. Project Alignment

The project aligns with:

• End-User Needs: Provides adventure planning, social sharing, and personal growth tools.
• Technology Choices: React.js frontend with Firebase backend ensures scalability and real-time capabilities.
• Agile Values: Focuses on working software, responding to change, and customer collaboration.

Scope & Key Features

Plan Your Adventures – schedule hikes, view weather, set start times & itineraries.

Connect with Friends – invite friends, share hikes, activity feed.

Track Achievements – goals, badges, milestones, streaks.

Capture Memories – photos, notes, detailed logs.

GPS Integration – live route tracking, waypoints, map navigation.

Progress Analytics – charts for distance, elevation, duration, trends.

User Profile – history, badges, preferences, privacy.

Start Your Journey – central CTA to plan/log/track a hike.

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4. Development Roadmap

Phase 1: Core Setup

• Initialize repository and project structure.
• Set up CI/CD pipeline.
• Create Firebase Account.
• Integrate code quality tools.
• Create a documentation site (GitHub Pages).
• Implement Firebase authentication.
• Set up GitHub Projects for workplanning.
• Define initial backlog and Agile workflow.
• Implement authentication (sign-up, login). Milestone: Users can register and log in successfully.

Phase 2: Core Features

• Implement hike logging (location, distance, elevation, notes).
• Add ability to view past hikes in a list view.
• Weather API integration.
• Build “Start Your Journey” button → directs to hike creation page.
• Create basic User Profile management. Milestone: A user can log hikes, view them, and update their profile.

Phase 3: Social Features

• Friend connections and shared hikes.
• Achievement and badges system.
  Milestone: A user can receieve awards for hikes completed.

Phase 4: Advanced Features

• GPS integration for live tracking.
• Progress analytics with visualization.
• Memory capture (photos, notes).
• Add ability to edit or delete hikes. Milestone: A user can see their hiking progress visually.

Phase 5: Testing & Deployment

• Unit tests, integration tests, and CI pipeline coverage.
• Final refinements based on feedback.
• Deployment to production. Milestone: The app is stable, tested, and ready for release.

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